Career Beginnings
In 1995 Stella McCartney burst into the fashion world when she invited friends and super models Naomi Campbell and Kate Moss to model a collection of her clothes at her graduation from London's Central St. Martins College of Art & Design. Two years later she was tapped to be head designer at the fashion house Chloe.
While critics said McCartney's name artificially accelerated her rise, McCartney quietly and quickly proved herself worthy of the appointment. Her creations catered successfully to the needs and desires of young women and her tenure at the company is generally regarded as a huge success.